Debug Modes - Silicon Laboratories SLWRB4150A User Manual

9.2 Debug Modes

Programming external devices is done by connecting to a target board through the provided Debug IN/OUT Connector, and by setting
the debug mode to [Out]. The same connector can also be used to connect an external debugger to the EFR32 Wireless SoC on the
kit, by setting the debug mode to [In]. A summary of the different supported debug modes is given in
Selecting the active debug mode is done with a drop-down menu in the Kit Manager tool in Simplicity Studio.
Debug MCU: In this mode the on-board debugger is connected to the EFR32 on the SLWRB4150A.
Debug OUT: In this mode, the on-board debugger can be used to debug a supported Silicon Labs device mounted on a custom board.
Debug IN: In this mode, the on-board debugger is disconnected, and an external debugger can be connected to debug the EFR32 on
the SLWRB4150A.
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Figure 9.1. Debug MCU
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Figure 9.2. Debug OUT
UG178: EFR32MG 2400/868 MHz 13 dBm Dual Band Radio Board
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DEBUG HEADER
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DEBUG HEADER
On-Board Debugger
9.2 Debug Modes.
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